First ed., as the colophon states, dispite references to earlier issues; see Sabin, Becker

Imprint from colophon (ff5r)

Wood-cut allegorical t.p. and numerous cuts in text, including 20 full-page (that depicting the birth of Eve appears twice, on r6v and D1v). The 3 folded plates are: [1]. Descriptio inuentionis semitonij minoris -- [2]. [Diagram of relations between musical tones] -- [3]. [Map of the world]. The map derives from that of Ptolemy as published in 1482 at Ulm; see Becker

Includes index (dd2v-ff4v)

Map in Library's copy bound in upside down

Johann Schott's device and surrounding border colored dark red in Library's copy (ff5v)

Binding: original blind-stamped pigskin over boards. Two metal clasps at foredge

Library's copy has numerous contemporary annotations. Front cover inscribed in ink: Nro. 76. Front pastedown has brief inscriptions in black ink, including the phrase: Filosofia, Amor Sapientiae. Initials in sanguine chalk at head of title, the last of which is "M". Rectos of leaves numbered in pencil at top right corner. Back pastedown has four-paragraph inscription in brown ink in an early cursive hand, ending with the dates: mdxv- xvij

Ferguson, J. Margarita Philosophica (Library, 4th ser., 10 (1930): 194-216)

Sabin

Becker, U. Reisch

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